CVE-2026-32025
HIGH
GHSA-jmmg-jqc7-5qf4
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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3Description
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.25 contain an authentication hardening gap in browser-origin WebSocket clients that allows attackers to bypass origin checks and auth throttling on loopback deployments. An attacker can trick a user into opening a malicious webpage and perform password brute-force attacks against the gateway to establish an authenticated operator session and invoke control-plane methods.
Analysis
A WebSocket authentication bypass vulnerability in OpenClaw gateway software allows attackers to circumvent origin validation and rate limiting protections when deployed on localhost/loopback interfaces. The flaw enables malicious websites to conduct brute-force attacks against the gateway's authentication mechanism through a victim's browser, potentially gaining full administrative control over the OpenClaw control plane. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Identify and inventory all OpenClaw deployments, document affected versions, and restrict WebSocket access to trusted networks only. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to isolate loopback interfaces, disable WebSocket browser clients if operationally feasible, and deploy WAF rules to block suspicious origin headers. …
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